Senegal defeats ten-man Iraq 5-0 in World Cup group match
BBC Sport • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 26, 2026, 9:46 PM
Last updated Jun 26, 2026
Senegal achieved a 5-0 victory against ten-man Iraq in their final FIFA World Cup Group I match at Toronto Stadium on June 26. Iliman Ndiaye and Ismaila Sarr each contributed a goal and an assist. The win enhances Senegal's chances of qualifying for the round of 32 as one of the top eight third-placed teams. This result could position them favorably in the standings, depending on the outcomes of other matches.
- •Senegal wins 5-0 against Iraq in group stage.
- •Match held at Toronto Stadium on June 26.
- •Iliman Ndiaye and Ismaila Sarr each score and assist.
- •Iraq played with ten men during the match.
- •Senegal aims to qualify for the round of 32.
- 9:46 PMBBC Sport — Senegal thrash ten-man Iraq to boost hopes of reaching last 32
- 9:36 PMThe Guardian Sport — Senegal salvage hopes of a place in World Cup last 32 with thrashing of Iraq
"Substitute Pape Gueye scored a pair of sensational second-half goals from long range, and Senegal got a much-needed boost to their goal difference with a 5-0 victory over 10-man Iraq in their Group I finale on Friday. Ismaïla Sarr added his third goal of the tournament, the first of four after half-time for the Lions of Teranga, who sealed a third-place group finish and are vying for one of the eight third-place spots in the last 32. Continue reading...
"Ilimand Ndiaye and Ismaila Sarr produce a goal and an assist each as Senegal dismantle ten-man Iraq 5-0 in their final FIFA World Cup Group I match at Toronto Stadium, to put themselves in contention of qualifying for the round of 32 as one of the top eight third-placed teams.
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External links- BBC SportJun 26, 2026, 9:46 PMSenegal thrash ten-man Iraq to boost hopes of reaching last 32
Ilimand Ndiaye and Ismaila Sarr produce a goal and an assist each as Senegal dismantle ten-man Iraq 5-0 in their final FIFA World Cup Group I match at Toronto Stadium, to put themselves in contention of qualifying for the round of 32 as one of the top eight third-placed teams.
- The Guardian SportJun 26, 2026, 9:36 PMSenegal salvage hopes of a place in World Cup last 32 with thrashing of Iraq
Substitute Pape Gueye scored a pair of sensational second-half goals from long range, and Senegal got a much-needed boost to their goal difference with a 5-0 victory over 10-man Iraq in their Group I finale on Friday. Ismaïla Sarr added his third goal of the tournament, the first of four after half-time for the Lions of Teranga, who sealed a third-place group finish and are vying for one of the eight third-place spots in the last 32. Continue reading...
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